Working at the Y is more than just a job – you’ll find opportunities to reach your potential while impacting your community. The YMCA of Rock River Valley focuses on ensuring that everyone has the opportunity to become healthier, more confident, connected, and secure.
Our mission is to put Christian principles into practice through programs, services, and relationships that build healthy spirit, mind, and body for all. Every day, team members—of all ages, backgrounds, and life experiences—work to address evolving community needs by nurturing the potential of children and teens, improving individuals’ health and well-being, and providing support to our neighbors.
Character is what counts at the Y, where our mission and values—caring, honesty, respect, responsibility, and faith—shape our culture. We proudly share our standards as we serve and engage people:
WE WELCOME all and are open to all.
WE CONNECT and build meaningful community.
WE SUPPORT and respond to people’s needs.
WE INVITE people to a deeper connection and to give back.
YMCA Employee Benefits
Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Maternity/Paternity Leave
Employee Assistance Program
Paid Time Off/Holidays
Paid Sick Time
Flexibility in Schedule/Location
Training & YUSA certification opportunities
Free YMCA Membership
Discounts on YMCA Programs
Retirement Plan with 8% YMCA Contribution after 2 years vesting
403(b) retirement savings account
Pay Differential for Bilingual Employees
Life Insurance and Long-term Disability Insurance
What to Expect When You Apply
1. You will need an email account; regularly check your emails as all communication will be through email.
2. When you submit an application, you will receive an email confirmation that your application was successfully received.
3. Application will be reviewed by our hiring managers.
4. If your application is accepted, you will be contacted to set up an interview.
5. If you are not contacted for an interview, continue to visit our Employment page and apply for other positions that interest you.
Due to the volume of applications we receive daily, we are unable to call every candidate back that calls to check on their application, so PLEASE NO PHONE CALLS. We will contact you directly if your work experience matches the qualifications of the job(s) for which you have applied.
There’s so much more to working at the Y
All Staff Benefits:
- Discounted Programs & Services, Including Child Care
- Pay Differential for Bilingual Employees
- Paid Time Off: Paid Leave for All Workers
- Employee Crisis Fund
- Employee Assistance Program
- Cell Phone Discounts with Participating Providers
- Tickets At Work Discount Program
- 401 (a) Retirement Plan: 8% YMCA Contributed Retirement
- 403 (b) Savings Plan: Tax-Deferred Account and Roth Account Options
- For retirement plan eligibility requirements, and additional information, visit www.yretirement.org.
Full Time Staff Benefits:
- Free Family Membership
- 3 Paid Floating Holidays
- 10.5 Paid Holidays
- Paid Vacation and Sick Time: Varies by Employment Type
- Short-Term Disability Program
- Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance: Partially Employer Paid. Employee Contribution Required
- Life and Long-Term Disability Insurance: YMCA Sponsored and Employee Contribution Programs Available
- Accident, Critical Illness & Hospital Insurance Plans: Employee Contribution Required
- Tuition Reimbursement: Must Meet Qualifications Part Time
Part Time Staff Benefits:
- Free individual Membership
- Discounted Rate to Upgrade to Another Membership Category
Our mission and core values are brought to life by our culture. In the Y, we strive to live our cause of strengthening communities with purpose and intentionality every day. We are welcoming: we are open to all. We are a place where you can belong and become. We are genuine: we value you and embrace your individuality. We are hopeful: we believe in you and your potential to become a catalyst in the world. We are nurturing: we support you in your journey to develop your full potential. We are determined: above all else, we are on a relentless quest to make our community stronger beginning with you.
The Y is made up of people of all ages, from all walks of life, working side-by-side to strengthen communities. Together, we strive to ensure that everyone, regardless of ability, age, cultural background, ethnicity, faith, gender, gender expression, gender identity, ideology, income, national origin, race or sexual orientation has the opportunity to reach their full potential with dignity. Our core values are caring, honesty, respect, responsibility and faith — they guide everything we do.
The YMCA of Rock River Valley has a responsibility to provide safe and secure programs and services for our community. The YMCA is a leader in child abuse prevention to support the safety of children in our care.
- You’ll support the commitment of the YMCA to child abuse prevention by:
- Report any items that may provide a health or safety hazard to staff, members or guests to your supervisor.
- Follow all policies and procedures related to keeping children safe in our facilities and programs, including those related to the monitoring and supervision of children.
- Report any suspicious behavior and violation of policy and procedures to your supervisor.
- Complete all child abuse prevention training as required
